The Shevelles were a Maori female
vocal trio from Porirua, Wellington. They evolved from the Gaynotes
in 1968, when Manu Elkington left and was replaced by Harriet.

They were New Zealand's answer to the Supremes.
Signed to Polydor, they released one single in 1968, "Beat The
Clock"/"Hawaiian Wedding Song" and four in 1969. They were
"One Man Band"/"Silver Bells", "Pretty Shade Of
Blue"/"Help Me To Love You", "Joey"/"Goin' Out Of
My Head-Can't Take My Eyes Off You" and "Long Haired
Boy"/"Fare Thee Well". Piano backing was provided for the group
by Dalvanius Prime.

"Beat The Clock" reached number 15
on the National charts and "One Man Band" made it to number 17.

In 1969, the Shevelles crossed the
Tasman and Dalvanius went with them. They were popular on the Australian
cabaret scene, where Dalvanius formed his own soul group, Dalvanius
and the Fascinations.

Rangi Parker
was to later make a name for herself in the early 70's as a soloist.